New Multifunction 8-Channel Counter/Encoder Modulefor Portable Data Acquisition Systems.Scensys Ltd. has announced the release of the new lOtech WBK17,an 8-channel multifunction counter/encoder module for thehigh-speed portable WaveBook/516 data acquisition system.Only the WBK17-based system features the performance andversatility required to meet the needs of Laboratory, test andmeasurement, and industrial automation applications."In the past, either PC-plug-in boards with limited functionality or morededicated instruments were the only options available forcounter-oriented lab applications. And, industrial automation applicationshave had to reply on costly and relatively inflexible PLC-based solutions,"said Ron Chapek, Product Manager. "Now, the portable WBK17cw WaveBook/516 systems bridges the gap between these twomarkets by combining instrument-level performance with automation-levelversatility and robustness."Each of the WBKI7's 8 high-speed 32-bit counter channels can beindependently configured for one of five modes: counter, period, pulsewidth, time between edges, or encoder. These channels are alsocapable of measuring analogue inputs, which are digitised by theWaveBook/516 at up to 1MHz. With this unmatched versatility, theWBKI7-based system can concurrently monitor time periods, frequencies,pulses and other incremental event-driven occurrences read directlyfrom encoders, pulse generators, limit/proximity switches and magneticpick-ups. The WBKI7 also features 16 digital (read synchronously withcounter and analogue inputs) and 8 fully programmable digital outputscapable of directly driving relays.Unique Features of the wBK17, WaveBook/516 SystemWaveform Measurements: Each channel is capable of reading ananalogue input (from 500 m Vpp to 100 Vpp) which is sampled by theWaveBook/516 at up to 1MHz with 16-bit resolution. AC/DC couplingand low-pass filtering are programmable per channel. Each channelinput has a comparator with a programmable threshold (-12.5V to 12.5Vin 100 mV steps) to reject input noise and ringing. Programmabledebounce times (from 500 ns to 25.5ms) and glitch detection are alsoprogrammable per channel to eliminate transients typically associatedwith electromechanical devices (e.g. relays and proximity sensors).__________________________________________________
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